(You really shouldn't attempt reading this post...it is too long) Bren's B-day post! Talkative twelve

Happy happy happy birthday to a wonderful loveable little brother.

He's twelve today?!?! That's insane, where did the last few years go?

So yeah, this is one of those B-day posts that I always mean to do but never get them up in time. And... mine are always lame. -_- But since it is my brother.....I'm gonna try again.

Since he might not see this post anytime soon, I don't have to worry about him trying to strangle me for posting a few of these pictures. ;)
*Warning to my Parents and Grandparents* 
I may or may not make you cry in this post, terribly sorry if I do. You have been warned.

So as far as brothers go, they are a pretty common thing to have, but I think I might have gotten the best one. Here's a few reasons why...


Veritas Press Warrior!
I mean, come on. That's terrifyingly beautiful.

He looks like Captain America. I mean seriously,

He keeps up with my doll craziness, even helps me out with a lot of my photo-stories.

Not to mention, you put up with us sisters. You might get a lot of sympathy about being the only boy, but honestly, they can't touch on it. But you know what, you're awesome. And if we're ever too mean or hard on you, just let me know, I'll sort it out. ;)

Thanks for dancing with us--even if you didn't or don't want to. You're as good as Mr Tilney (just keep working on that smirk.)

You were a very squirmy baby, just so you know.

Because you're cute, and you always have been.

And because you make a silly but awesome cousin to those crazy cute cousins of ours'.

They'll do anything you do, watch whatever you watch.

Because you're awesome and they love you, just like the rest of us do.

And I may not understand half of what you say when you talk about your video games, but I'm trying to learn. Honest. :D

And also, keep building. Because when you build, you open a small portal to your mind for the rest of us to see into, and it's wonderful. And besides. what's the point of being an amazing ISTP, if you don't build? 

(Sorry, Leo wanted in this post somewhere. ;P )

Even though it might be challenging, or discouraging, you're still going to try.

But that's another good thing about you, even though you might think of giving up, you'll come back and give it another try when no one's looking. Destroying a few of the sets I rebuilt for you behind my back for example... *clears throat loudly.*

And sometimes when you build, you win. And when you win, that usually means more Legos. Which is always a good thing, right?

^Lego store in Chicago earlier this year.

Have I mentioned the dogs? I think I should mention the dogs.

 The talking dogs, but also real, breathing dogs love you too.

We have, what 14 talking dogs now? If you don't know what I'm talking about...

        This ^^ is what I'm talking about. That fluffy blond dog.

Ranger.

So Happy Birthday twelve year old!

You're awesome, and we all know it.

Fight hard and don't give up when the road looks tough ahead. because, you'll find a way. We are Hufflepuffs after all, we always find a way.

So whether you're reading this in the morning, or in ten years. I hope you know that I love you very much. Even if you weren't the little sister that I wanted when you were born. I am very thankful God has given me such a gift as having you as my little brother.  And now that Mum is probably crying-- just two more things.... 

In Taytay's 'Best Day,' you know where she says, "I've got smiles from my little brother, inside and out he's better than I am." 

Well...it's true for me too. You are better, that may because you're younger than me, or something else. But it's true.

And the other thing--I hope you like your present, you little stinker. How about, next year no guessing? You are too good at it! ;P

Keep up everything you do silly Bren. 

Much love, and hugs, lots and lots of hugs.

~Lu

What I've been up to: April Edition.

Hullo all! Sooo a lot of people do this type of post...and I thought I might give it a try, let's see what I've been up to! This is just going to kind of be a photo-dump and a recap of April. Hope you enjoy!

At the beginning of the month, the babies came down for an entire week...they haven't done that in a long time. If you haven't seen the post with pictures in it yet...you can find that here.
That was really a lot of fun, although my arms were trying to fall off afterwards from holding E. She's a real sweetie.

Next month,  my family is going on a eight day long trip to Chicago, Lancaster and D. C...(More on that in a bit) I have been trying to get ready for that. While we are in Lancaster, there is this Talent show that our school does that you have to audition for. We gave it a try. If you haven't seen that yet, and you would like to...here it is:
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 We don't know if we have made it in yet or not, we ought to know in the middle of next month.

Also.....

(Not my picture found on the Internet...not sure where.)

Getting super excited for the CW concert. It is in one week...EEEK! So excited! 

We're going to see Mairead Nesbitt, Susan Mcfadden, Lynn Hilary, Annnndddd Alex Sharpe!! SO excited that Alex and Lynn are going to be there!!!

If you haven't listened to any of their music, I hope you will open a new tab to Youtube and type in 'Celtic Woman', click on one of the videos and enjoy. If you do do this, let me know what you think and which song you listened to...if you already listen to their music....what is your favourite song? Tell me in the comments!

Need some background music to listen to?

*WARNING ITEMS AHEAD MAY BE VERY FEELSY.*

You have been warned. 

I have been listening to these pieces a lot this month...for no real reason.

From the new 'Cinderella' movie. I hope you have seen this movie. It is fantastic. I love it. I want to see it again. This song is 'A Golden Childhood' and it is very pretty.

Narnia! *Squeal* This is 'Father Christmas' 

'Dumbledore's Army'

So yeah...that is a taste of what I have been listening to.

Reading? I recently finished 'The Goblet of Fire' I'm waiting to get the next book. :)

It was really good.

Watching: 

Mostly OUAT.

Snowing and Rumbelle forever.

Jess made me a wand. It is exactly 13 3/4 inches :) 

A picture I took today of the dollies, The light is really interesting...don't you agree?

The yard has been so green, that is when it isn't raining...then it is just one big swamp.

The Easter mantel. :) Mum does such a lovely job of decorating.

Lissie, 

I have made it through one more month of school...just a couple more weeks to go. I think I can make it there in one piece...hopefully.

This month is at a close once more, it flew by very quickly, but dragged at the same time, but that is the game life plays.  Anywho, in little less than twenty minutes it will be May the first. Happy Early May Day! heheheh...yeah okay.  

 Honestly...I can't think of anything else to say or share with you guys. Just one big thank you to all of you. I know this year *Cough cough and last year* Have been really low on posts...but, life likes to be busy, even though...I'm not sure what I've been doing besides school to make me busy. Oh wait...and pintrest...and..yeah. I spend to much time on the internet, time that I should be taking pictures to post on my blog. But maybe this summer we'll get back into a schedule type thingy for blogging.

So yeah, thanks. 

More posts to come soon hopefully. :)

Huffluepuff-Redheaded Lu signing out.

Kit is away...And we are beginning to think about Easter.

Hullo everyone!
Yes you read correctly, Kit is away visiting a friend of mine. She left nearly two weeks ago.

This is what she looked like right before she left :)
I'm still waiting for pictures of her adventure...but as soon as I have some...I'll post them!

Meanwhile....
Yes, Easter is in three days. The girls got all dressed up last week...but again, I was too lazy to finish the post until now. But here's a quick photo-shoot anyways.

"The Redhead said something about Easter. Any of you heard anything?"

"Easter? Again? We just celebrated Easter!"

"ha ha Lissie, that was last year, Caroline and Marie weren't here for Easter last year."

"Oh....right, Kanani"

"Anywho! I heard her say something about Regency dresses."

"Ooh! We get to dress up?!?!"

"Yes Marie, we do!"

"looks like she has all ready begun getting ready."

All right everyone! Time to start choosing your dresses!

"I think I'll wear this one."

"It looks really pretty with your eyes."

"And your complexion!"

"Kanani....You next, what will it be?"

"Hmm...let me see."

"I think I'll try this one...Is that all right with you Rose?"

"Sure thing!"

"Thanks."

"I'll wear this one."

There we go, everyone has chosen! Time for a group photo...

Lissie

Kanani

Ruthie

Marie,

Saige!

And....

Rose.

Everyone in their dresses!

They're so pretty! Stay tuned for hopefully more pictures!

I just wanted to let you know, that my cousins from out of state are at my grandparent's house at the moment, so that is why posts have kind of been slacking off. :)

However! I do have some pictures to share of the babies!

And there will be more Easter pictures...I am unsure of when, but there will be some!

So stay close!

Thanks for stopping by to read this short post!

~Lu